Danielle’s father, Tony, started Riverhead’s lacrosse program and was the team’s first coach. He resigned after eight seasons in 2010.

The team’s former manager, Kelsey Stark, 26, of Riverhead, has volunteered to be the guest bartender for the fundraiser. She said Digger’s will provide free snacks during the event and all tips and donations collected between 6 to 8 p.m. will benefit the Lawrence Support Fund to establish the memorial scholarship.

Ms. Stark said she got the guest bartending fundraising idea from her grandfather’s involvement with Heidi’s Helping Angels benefits.

“My whole family was involved with lacrosse and I’ve know Tony for years,” she said. “If I ever need anything, he’ll be there at the drop of a hat.”

Ms. Stark said she’s very appreciative of the community’s support for Mr. Lawrence following Sunday’s tragedy.

On Tuesday, Mr. Lawrence’s former players reconnected on the Riverhead lacrosse alumni Facebook group and launched a fundraising campaign on GoFundMe to help their coach with funeral costs. As of 10 p.m. Thursday, $23,845 had been raised.

“We’re all blown away by it,” she said about the community’s support. “We want to keep that love going.”